Cancer Prognosis

A disease's prognosis is an estimate of the disease's anticipated course and outcome. Cancer prognosis usually refers to the likelihood of recovery and success with treatment. Many things can influence a cancer patient's prognosis. The type and location of the cancer, the cancer stage (the extent to which the cancer has spread throughout the body), and the cancer's grade (how abnormal the cancer cells appear under a microscope—an indicator of how quickly the cancer is likely to grow and spread) are among the most important factors. After taking into account the factors that influence prognosis, a patient's expected five-year survival is computed. This incorporates all elements such as available treatment options and other health issues that could affect the disease's successful treatment.

• Factors affecting prognosis
• Biomarkers and prognosis
• Depicting cancer prognosis